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Last November, 2010 Missouri voters approved a ballot initiative called the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act. This Act sets minimum, enforceable standards for the humane care of dogs trapped in Missouri's puppy mills and also limits the breeding. Now the Missouri legislature has passed a bill, S.B. 113/S.B. 95, that would basically repeal the Act and leave dogs in virtually the same deplorable conditions they are now. Missouri's puppy mill industry is flourishing without enforceable laws to regulate it. The terrible conditions of these mills have been the subject of no less than 3 investigations by the state auditor. Only a strong law, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act, can change conditions for the dogs and stop Missouri from becoming known as the puppy mill capital. For more information: http://www.animallawcoalition.com/companion-animal-breeding/article/1690

Call on Gov. Jay Nixon to veto this bill, S.B. 113/S.B. 95 and keep in place the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act.

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The Governor of MO

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The Governor of MO

Last November, 2010 Missouri voters approved a ballot initiative called the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act. This Act sets minimum, enforceable standards for the humane care of dogs trapped in Missouri's puppy mills and also limits the breeding. Now the Missouri legislature has passed a bill, S.B. 113/S.B. 95, that would basically ignore the will of the voters and repeal the Act, leaving dogs in virtually the same deplorable conditions they are now.

Missouri's puppy mill industry is flourishing without enforceable laws to regulate it. Dogs are not toasters or televisions, Governor, and should not be "produced" purely for profit without regard to their health and well-being as social animals who need love and companionship. Yet that is what is happening in Missouri. The terrible conditions of these mills have been the subject of no less than 3 investigations by the state auditor. This is not what we want for Missouri. Only a strong law, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act, can change conditions for the dogs and stop Missouri from becoming known as the puppy mill capital. Prosecution Bark Alert is simply not enough.